Chuck's Classics by Chuck Benson

From Spain, Los Del Rio came to the music scene in 1962, and they still entertain today. They are best known for their hit from 1996, Macarena.

Fleetwood Mac have sold over 120 million records worldwide! One such record: Rhiannon in 1975.

Elvis, The King, continued to reach the top of the charts in the 1950’s. I Beg Of You was one of them in 1958.

This “young feller”, Tony Bennett, started out in 1945 and is still performing to the delight of many. As a pop and jazz singer, Tony has recorded with the likes of Count Basie, Placido Domingo, Dave Brubeck, Lady Gaga and many more.

The Carpenters were very popular from 196901983. Karen & Richard Carpenter performed until Karens death in 1983.

Still performing today, Tommy James & The Shondells formed in 1964. Hanky Panky made it to the #1 on the charts in 1966.

As a 7 member group from San Fransisco, Santana had great success after their appearance at Woodstock in 1969. They reached the top 40 in 1970 with Evil Ways.

k.d. Lang was born in Edmonton. She has won a Juno and Grammys. One hit for k.d. was Constant Craving in 1992.

George Harrison is an original member of the Beatles & did very well on his own. He died at the age of 58 at the home of Paul McCartney. Harrison left over 100 million dollars in his will. In 1971 on of his most popular singles was the #1 hit My Sweet Lord.

Chris De Burgh now in his 70’s and still performing. From Great Britain, he has hit the charts a number of times with tunes like The Lady In Red from 1987.